euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
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Dog dumping has become such a problem that the Hartford Animal Shelter in partnership with the Hartford Police Department said it may be forced to start euthanizing healthy dogs as the shelter reaches capacity.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
As a pet owner, making the call to euthanize a pet can be one of the most painful parts of the process, so having that limit in place takes the guesswork out of it.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 May 2026
According to the sheriff's office, Max and Mako are expected to be euthanized.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Zoo officials said his health has continued to decline, and he was humanely euthanized on Tuesday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
As a pet owner, making the call to euthanize a pet can be one of the most painful parts of the process, so having that limit in place takes the guesswork out of it.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 May 2026
According to the sheriff's office, Max and Mako are expected to be euthanized.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Zoo officials said his health has continued to decline, and he was humanely euthanized on Tuesday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for euthanize
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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